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AP52 DFU

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,067 mi
Last recorded103,067 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DFU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 103,067 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 103,053 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air leak under car on pipes

Pass 21 May 2014 94,093 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine air leak present (split pipe)

Fail 17 May 2014 94,055 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine air leak present (split pipe)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 83,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2011 76,249 miles

slight corrosion front + rear discs

Pass 20 May 2010 66,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,878 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,283 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 25,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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AP52 DFU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP52 DFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP52 DFU registered?

AP52 DFU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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